It's important for me to think I'm mixed-race.

I got interested in decathlon because a coach that I had was a big fan of Bruce Jenner, and he just saw the ability in me - but when it came down to it, I knew my best chance at a college scholarship would be in track and field.

It took me time to realize that the men who won Olympic gold medals in the decathlon are just men, just like me.

Breaking the world record in '92 was a very special personal moment, but I'd say my favorite moment as a decathlete was winning the Olympic gold medal.

When I was little, I wasn't allowed to put sugar on my breakfast cereal because it made me so hyper.

When first starting to work with someone you try to get them in the same mindset that you were in when you were successful, and I realized the best thing you can ever do is realize that they are not you. They have a different persona and mindset, and you have to figure out what works best within your communication with that athlete.

To me, the decathlon is its own little society and I am part of that culture.